CHAPTER Ten-

Hermione rolled over and began to stretch with a smile on her face and feelings she thought she would never feel again. She reached for Harry and found a beautiful rose on his pillow with a fragrance scent noted. Hermione smelled it and noticed her nipples got hard. She found herself smiling with fond thoughts of last night.

Hey,

I had to go to breakfast and then I have classes. So when you decide to quit being a lay about you can get your schedule and join me.

Love,

Harry

PS – Move it lazy Bones – we have a test Friday in Runes.

Hermione then panicked, a test I have so much to do. She showered and then standing in front of the mirror she finally saw a yellow lightning bolt on her front privates and then writing on her butt cheek. She looked closer and found the word Potter's written there. First she screamed and the she yelled "I will feckin kill him!'

Harry was sitting in the main hall with Daphne and Fleur when the doors slammed open and a very irate Hermione stomped in "Harry James Potter you will fix this right now or I swear to god I will chop up your manhood. You are very dead Mister!"

Harry looked at Daphne "Isn't that the same thing you said during the first task?" he asked coyly.

Daphne snorted "I wasn't that loud."

Fleur harrumphed "Non, not at all that is why that dragon cowered in fear while you yelled."

Harry almost couldn't hold it in and had to cough to hide it. Daphne was glaring at him when he turned around. Harry heard from close by "Potter where are you?"

Harry suddenly jumped back on top of the table and stated quickly "Professor McGonagall Hermione Granger is back."

Professor McGonagall almost couldn't hide the laugh or her happiness at hearing this "Yes, Mr. Potter I can see that plainly but thank you none the less."

Harry bowed "It was my pleasure." Hermione was still angry "Potter you get down here now."

"Professor she seems to be a little peeved about something." Harry stated.

Minerva answered back "Yes, Mr. Potter I can see that."

Harry scratched his head "What should I do?" By this time Hermione had a scowl planted on her mouth, her arms crossed, and her foot tapping furiously."

Minerva was working very hard not to laugh now but could not hide the grin on her face "Why Mr. Potter one must face the music for what they have done."

Harry face lightened up "Ah yes, music is said to calm the beast."

Hermione shouted back "Did you just call me a beast?"

Suddenly the hall was filled with waltz music and Harry jumped down and quickly grabbed Hermione's hands and waist and began to waltz her around the room as everybody laughed and looked on. For his final act he dipped Hermione and then kissed her fiercely. As they rose to stand straight the entire hall clapped and cheered.

Hermione looked at him with a smile in her eyes and pulled his ear closer "Ok Potter I am only mildly annoyed, highly embarrassed, and very aroused." Hermione started to laugh at his expression as she began to kiss him again.

Minerva with a smile "Excuse Mr. Potter and Mrs. Granger I think that is very inappropriate behavior at breakfast."

Harry then said "Yes, I agree Mrs. Granger would you please quit attacking me. We should do this on the breakfast table!"

The whole hall started to laugh "Mr. Potter the next warning comes with detention."

Harry let go of Hermione and looked deep in thought and then looked up "How much detention as it might be worth it?"

Hermione hit his shoulder "It might be worth it?" Hermione huffed and then sat besides Daphne who was smiling at her. Hermione smiled back "Is he always like this?"

Daphne smirked "Sometimes more, sometimes less but I do believe I know why he is so happy this morning. Is our work to your satisfaction?"

Hermione seemed confused and then Fleur clarified it "Did ze break him in right?" she added with a laugh. Hermione blushed deep red.

Daphne smiled "Oh I hear girl talk coming this afternoon."

Hermione chuckled "I can't believe he told you that."

Daphne smiled "Harry is like reading an open book if you take the time to read him and take care of him."

Hermione grinned "I know I have always found that attractive about him." Hermione looked them in the eye "Thank you for taking care of him when I couldn't. Knowing he was safe was a great comfort."

Daphne bumped her shoulder and smiled "He was hard work some days but I enjoyed it."

Fleur chuckled "Yes, Daphne many times." Fleur got Hermione's attention ""Arry has an astronomy class tonight may we talk with you then?"

Hermione grinned "Yes, I was going to ask if you didn't."

Daphne got up "Our Lord's quarters then?"

Hermione smiled "Suddenly I am beginning to understand the differences in Harry." Daphne walked away laughing at hearing this.

Hermione got her class schedule and found it was matched to Ravenclaws still and then badgered Minerva until she changed it to match Harry's exactly.

Minerva smiled and then stood up and hugged Hermione who was very shocked Minerva held her by the shoulders "I am so glad you are back and I think from your demeanor you are on the path to healing."

Hermione blushed but smiled "This is all Harry's fault, all of it."

Minerva smiled "I know and part of the reason I am glad is because you saved the castle from being destroyed." Minerva shook her head and pointed to a new wall. "That man was a right terror because no one would tell him what he wanted to know. He did that out of frustration when he cornered me about you."

Hermione looked at it wide eyed "He said he blew a hole in your wall."

Minerva scoffed "That Hermione is one reductor curse from Harry fueled by emotion. That wall is six foot thick and he blew it to dust."

Hermione seemed shocked "Oh shite!"

Minerva grinned "That was an understatement."

Minerva sat back "The night he went to your house, he apparated right through Hogwart's ward like they were nothing and to my knowledge he never apparated before that night."

Hermione sat down "When he brought me back we apparated right into his quarters."

Minerva sat up "He side along apparated you, through the wards, from London?" Hermione nodded back to her "Oh good heavens. Do you know that not even the headmaster can apparate through these wards?"

Hermione seemed in deep thought "Harry and I are going to have a long discussion tonight." Hermione then added "Thanks for everything Professor and I am sorry for putting you on the spot."

Minerva waved her off "Take care of Mr. Potter." When the door closed she stood up "I think I need a drink."

Hermione and Fleur were sitting on the couch studying when Daphne walked in "Hey all why so quiet?"

Hermione grinned "I have a runes test Friday."

Daphne rolled her eyes "Put the book down and let's make with the talk." She stated. Fleur and Hermione put away their books.

Daphne sat down in the chair across from them. She looked at Fleur and then at Hermione before stating "I hope you know that you have all the power and control here because if you put your foot down, Harry would drop us like hot bricks."

Hermione gave her a very confused look "If you know Harry he is very loyal to those who help him in a time of need and would never betray you like that."

"I think," Fleur began "That what she is trying to say is that Harry would honor his commitment to us but would have nothing further to do with us, if you said you didn't want us around."

Daphne frowned "That in the end would make Harry very unhappy and I couldn't do that to him. I would release him from his promise."

Fleur played with her fingers and did not look up "I would do ze same."

Hermione sighed "That wouldn't work because Harry would feel guilty for not helping you like you helped him. So he has to go through with his promise to all three of us."

Hermione smirked as she looked at Daphne "I suppose the three of us could work something out."

Daphne's face took a neutral look "It can't be forced or strained because Harry would notice and believe it is all his fault. I couldn't stand the thought of hurting him like that."

Fleur grinned "Oui, that wouldn't be fair to him. We have to find a common ground to come to."

Hermione let a little more smile come out "I think I see why Harry thinks so highly of you two, you are loyal and you care about him. I am surprised at this from Daphne, our resident Ice Queen."

Daphne smiled "Not with Harry, I am not." Daphne blushed "That man definitely has my number and all he asks for in return is a little kindness in which it is very easy to do with him."

Hermione sighed "Shall we dispense with the banter because it is obvious that we will do nothing to harm or hurt Harry in any way."

Fleur looked very happy when Hermione said this "Oui, he has his hooks in us very well." The three of them laughed as she finished."

Daphne stood up and reached out her hand to Hermione. Hermione looked at her and then seemed surprised "What?"

Daphne winked at Fleur "We are going to finish this discussion in the most important room in this apartment. Bathroom, then the bedroom, I have had a hard day and need to relax and unwind with a hot bath."

Hermione smirked as she reached for her hand "You know you are very different than the other snakes I know."

Daphne scowled "Princess don't push my buttons." Fleur and Hermione giggled as they followed her.

Harry entered the apartment and heard a few noises from the bedroom. A sudden slight smile could be seen on his lips as he walked to stand at the door.

The girls suddenly turned to the door as they felt Harry there "Hello ladies. Did we have a fun time tonight?"

Daphne smiled "Yes, lord Potter we have determined our selves victorious and are splitting the spoils of our war."

Hermione chuckled and she kneeled on the bed revealing she was not wearing anything "Yes, Harry we have had a fun conversation and we have come to an agreement."

Fleur smiled "Of a sorts anyway."

Harry placed his hands in front of him and held them together "That is such wonderful news. Does this decision affect me in anyway?"

Daphne answered "Well, indirectly yes. I am sure you will like it."

Harry smiled and crossed his arms and one leg "You know a guy couldn't ask for a better group of girls to make decisions for him."

Hermione suddenly stopped smiling "Harry it is not like that. We would never do that to you. We have to talk with you about this and get your agreement as well. Hermione slipped out of bed and walked to him for a hug. It was important that we discuss things to figure out what we could live with before talking with you."

Harry gave her a kiss and then a smile before holding her closer "Thank you because I was starting to get upset."

Hermione smiled and then Daphne stepped over to him too. "Harry I may be a royal witch at times but I know that no decision is official until you say it is."

Fleur came over and dragged the three of them to the bathroom "You are very dirty Mr. Potter and you need a bath before we can have more fun."

Harry smiled "But Daphne likes all that dirty stuff."

Daphne snorted "Delusional that man is delusional!" Daphne smacked the back of his head as they began laughing.

It was three weeks later when Harry stood on the temporary boat dock in Black lake. This morning he found Hermione missing and Daphne was not around either. He was very upset as he looked around the castle. Had Ludo Bagman known how upset Harry was he would have chosen differently, but alas Ludo Bagman had other concerns that the Goblins were pressing upon him.

Neville came up and handed Harry a bag "Harry here is what you asked for and about half of this will last about one hour."

Harry turned "Thanks Neville… have you seen Hermione or Daphne?"

Neville frowned and then stated "Not since last night."

Harry looked around "Shit, I have a funny feeling about this."